jobenz
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Does anyone out there have info on what it takes to put the 426 Hemi in a 69 Dart ???????????
Thanks very much :blob:
Thanks very much :blob:
Does anyone out there have info on what it takes to put the 426 Hemi in a 69 Dart ???????????
Thanks very much :blob:
Does anyone out there have info on what it takes to put the 426 Hemi in a 69 Dart ???????????
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I put one in a '69 barracuda.
I wish I knew I had to put spacers between the k-frame and the body.
Oh yeah, lots of money too.
Never been done before......can't be done.....Does anyone out there have info on what it takes to put the 426 Hemi in a 69 Dart ???????????
Thanks very much :blob:
I have a friend that did it. This is the best way to start unless you are quite crafty... http://www.reillymotorsports.com/store/product.php?productid=16176&cat=268&page=1
Next big issue is headers.
An AlterKation unit is OK but a stock K-Member can be modified to work with a Gen 2 Hemi without a lot of mods. I've had both and either worked well. If's it a "class car" you have to use the stock K-member.
Depending on the choice of heads will dictate the use of "store bought" headers or the need for custom built pieces. In some instances the "store bought" headers may require some mods (hammering) in order to fit.
sscuda
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yes, Chrysler.has anyone transplanted a 426 hemi in a 68 or 69 Dart ?????
If you go with an OE k frame you will need
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to chop the right side inner fender for valve cover clearance. One thing you do not want to do is trust that plastic mock up block that is people often use.
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as it is a bit off dimension wise. The block was the same one that was used in hemicops car. When he finally got the real deal in the car he tried to use the valve covers that are in the picture. The valve cover ended up sitting right on the inner fender.
This is an awful lot of unnecessary hard work to install a Hemi in your abody. Denny's k-frame will bolt right in, no body mods what-so-ever. I'm thinking you need to PM Denny and just pick his brain.....I did 14 years ago and I'm glad I did.
In addition the cost is spot on!
That was all done when I was hung up on the oe k member.......when I get back to the car it is going to have one of Denny's k frames.......no matter what I chose for a power plant.......
My k frame was modified for use with a rear sump pan. Was not a big deal at all. If you are going to be dropping the $$$$$$ for a HEMI a set of custom headers should not be a deal breaker. Have spoken with a shop that has built headers for a lot of the SS cars......he is using 2.5 (I think that is what he said) diameter pipes. Told me takes no more than half an hour to get them or out, keep in mind this is with the oe k frame/torsion bars/steering box. When you are willing to spend the $$$ on GOOD stuff a lot of your typical troubles go away....But I am sure you already know all of this........It is obviously not your first time down this road......
Inkjunkie,
In reality I prefer to modify the stock K -member to meet my needs. I have used Alterkation on a "street car" and found their unit OK, not great but OK.
As far as headers go I use the latest and greatest aftermarket aluminum race heads out there and my engine builder likes to port them to excess so I have no choice but go the custom route. I get my flanges lazer cut to match the exhauset port size/configuartion and I buy a tube kit fab up the headers myself. I had a set done a few years back by a reputable builder and they were good but a little too pricey and it took forever to get them from the builder. 2 1/4 I.D. stainless tube is about a big as I want to go.
1/2 hour to take a set of headers out? That's outstanding!!! My best time is about two days. LOL!!!!
sscuda
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They are slip jointed everywhere from what I understand. Tabs & springs hold them together.....